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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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