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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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