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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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