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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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