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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for facts 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 inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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