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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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