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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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