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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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