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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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