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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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