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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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