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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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