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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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