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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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