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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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