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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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