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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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