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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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