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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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