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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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