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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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