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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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