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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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