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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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