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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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