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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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