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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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