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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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