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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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