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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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