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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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