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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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