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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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