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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify 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 in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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