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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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