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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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