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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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