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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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