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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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