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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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