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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Macedonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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