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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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