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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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