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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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