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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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