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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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