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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different 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 institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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