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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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