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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online education technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models 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 organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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