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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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