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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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