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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning have empowered people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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