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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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