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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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