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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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