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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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