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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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