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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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