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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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