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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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