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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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