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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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