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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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