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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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