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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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