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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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