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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have empowered people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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