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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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