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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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