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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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