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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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