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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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