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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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