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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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