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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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