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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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