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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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