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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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