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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational experiments. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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