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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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