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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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