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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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