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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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