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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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