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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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