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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business 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 we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information 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 issues. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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