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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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