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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver 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 commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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