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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also considers 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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