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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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