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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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