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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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