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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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