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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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