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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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