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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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