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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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