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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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