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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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