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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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