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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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