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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in elearning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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