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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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