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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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