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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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