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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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