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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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