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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this demand for information 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 resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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