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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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