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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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