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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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