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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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