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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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