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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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