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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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