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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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