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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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