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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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