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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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