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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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