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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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