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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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