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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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