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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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