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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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