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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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