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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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