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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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