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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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