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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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