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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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