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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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