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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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