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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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