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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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