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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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