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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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