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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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