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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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