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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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