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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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