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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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