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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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