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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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