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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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