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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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