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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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