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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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