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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure 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 evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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