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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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