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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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