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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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