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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also addresses 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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