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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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