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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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