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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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