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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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