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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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