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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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