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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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