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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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