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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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