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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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