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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these significant new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important 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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