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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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