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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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