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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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