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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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