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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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