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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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