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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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