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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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