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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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