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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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