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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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