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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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