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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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