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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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