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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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