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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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