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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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