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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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