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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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