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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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