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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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