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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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