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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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