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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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