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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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