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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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