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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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