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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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