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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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