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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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