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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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