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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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