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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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