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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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