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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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