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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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