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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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