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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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