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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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