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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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