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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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