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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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