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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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