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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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