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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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