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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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