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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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