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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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