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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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