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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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