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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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