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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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