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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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