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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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