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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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