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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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