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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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