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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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