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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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