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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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