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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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