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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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