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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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