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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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