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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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