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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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