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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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