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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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