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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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