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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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