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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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