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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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