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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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