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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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