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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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