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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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