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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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