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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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