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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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