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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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