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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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