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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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