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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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