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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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