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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning make it possible for humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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