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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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