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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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