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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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