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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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