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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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