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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 (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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