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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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