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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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