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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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