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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education are enabling people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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