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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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