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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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