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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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