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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic education technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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