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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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