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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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