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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 (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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