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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)