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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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