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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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