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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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