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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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