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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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