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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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