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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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