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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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