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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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