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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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