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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about 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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