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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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