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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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