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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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