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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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