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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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