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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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