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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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