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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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