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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Virginia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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