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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the most important 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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