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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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