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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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