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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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