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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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