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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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