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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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