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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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