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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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