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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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