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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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