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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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