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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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