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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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