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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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