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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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