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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews 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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