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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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