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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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