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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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