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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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