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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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