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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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