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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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