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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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