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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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