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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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