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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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