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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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