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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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