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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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