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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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