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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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