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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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