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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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