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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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