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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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