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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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