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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology enable people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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