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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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