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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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