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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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