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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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