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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth 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 almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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