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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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