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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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