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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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