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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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