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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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