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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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