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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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