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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners 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 several subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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