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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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