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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. People want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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