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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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