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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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