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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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