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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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