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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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