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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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