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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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