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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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