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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have enabled learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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