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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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