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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Niue to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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