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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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