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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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