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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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