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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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