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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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