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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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