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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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