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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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