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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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