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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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