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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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