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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have enabled students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for details 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 subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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