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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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