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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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