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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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