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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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