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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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