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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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