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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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