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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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