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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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