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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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