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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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