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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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