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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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