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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different 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 optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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