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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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