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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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