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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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