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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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