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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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