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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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