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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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