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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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