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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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