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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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