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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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