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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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