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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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