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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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