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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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