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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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