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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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