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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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