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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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