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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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