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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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