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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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