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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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