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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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