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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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