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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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