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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Andorra to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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