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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better perceive these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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