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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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