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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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