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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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