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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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