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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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