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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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