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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the major 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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