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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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