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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp these open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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