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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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