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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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