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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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