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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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