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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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