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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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