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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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