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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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