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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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