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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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