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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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