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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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