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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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