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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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