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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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