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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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