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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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