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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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