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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable learners all over the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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