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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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