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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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