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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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