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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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