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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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