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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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