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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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