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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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