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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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