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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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