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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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