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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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