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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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