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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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