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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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