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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information 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 inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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