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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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