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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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