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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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