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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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