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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online education have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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