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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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