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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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