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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important 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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