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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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