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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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