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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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