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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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