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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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