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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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