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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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