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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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