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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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