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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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