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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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