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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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