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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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