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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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