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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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