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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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