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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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