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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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