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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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