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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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