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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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