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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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