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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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