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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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