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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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