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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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