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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines 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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