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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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