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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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