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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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