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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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