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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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