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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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