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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the interesting 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 describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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