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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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