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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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