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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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