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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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