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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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