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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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