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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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