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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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