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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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