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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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