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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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