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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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