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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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