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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the exciting 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 definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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