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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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