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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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