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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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