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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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