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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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