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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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